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@miketice86

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NFL TE 14 years, position coach 17 years, head coach for the Vikings 4 years. Tice’s 2004 Vikings won 31-17 in GB in a Wild Card playoff game.

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Derby-ing with my friend and old teammate Jimmy Mac.
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Kevin O’Connell and I before the BIG WIN today versus the Raiders.
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John Madden. One of the BEST EVER. May you Rest In Peace. You are an idol to many. #raiders #madden #nfl #coach #foxsports
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I was switched to TE in the NFL in 1981 after playing QB at the U of MD. I was a mediocre QB and mediocre NFL TE at best. Tim Tebow was a tremendous athlete at QB for the Florida Gators. National Champion, Heisman Trophy winner. But switch to TE at age 33. Not feeling it.
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WSU head football coach Rolovich is out today for his refusal to get the Covid-19 vaccination. Situation could get pretty ugly.
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Had a chance to catch up with some old Viking friends last night. Diane and I are in Minnesota to celebrate with my guy Kevin Williams and many Vikings Legends. Kevin will be inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor on Sunday. How cool is that. “Calm down, calm down” HA!
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Oaks Day at Churchill with my son Nate and son in law Wyatt. Churchill Downs backside. Calm before the storm.
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If the Vikings make it on 4th down then Game Over. No Russell Wilson, No chance of a comeback win. How can you fault the call. Execution maybe.
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Not sure why the Raiders tried a play out of shotgun on 4th and 1.
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What a difference a year makes for the #Vikings running game. First 3 games in 2018: 198 rushing yards - 66 per game. First 3 games in 2019: 581.1 rushing yards - 193.7 per game (second in #NFL )
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Look for the: -Bears to hire Leslie Frazier or Todd Bowles -Vikings to hire Doug Pederson or Nate Hackett -Jacksonville to hire Bill O’Brien or Jim Caldwell -Denver to hire Dan Quinn or Nate Hackett -Miami maybe Todd Bowles -NY Giants not sure and Houston Brian Flores We’ll see.
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Special Teams Coach Rich Bissasica will take over for Jon Gruden.
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It was great chopping it up with Andrew Zimmern at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. What a legend and better yet he lives in Minnesota. Skol.
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What a tremendous experience I had the last two days working alongside Hall of Fame OT Anthony Munoz coaching some NFL offensive line prospects at the NFL Academy in Canton Ohio.
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Calm down. Enjoy the draft.
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We all saw Coach Mike Zimmer during the 2020 draft at his ranch house, but back when Mike Tice was Head Coach, he'd actually dress up and come talk to the fans on draft day. #vikings @OddsNEndsPod @Nate_Tice
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Just think of this as you plan your schedule for next week. We are lucky enough to get Chicago vs Washington next week. I think I am going to watch the Godfather for the 26th time.
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Tony Dungy is a breath of fresh air. Coach Dungy is so positive and refreshing. Tony looks for the good that can happen for the team compared to a lot of the critical comments we are used to hearing on the National games.
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One thing I am still very proud of is our 2002-2004 Vikings offense still holds the record for most consecutive 300 yard games of offense. 36 consecutive games. I believe the Rams have or had the current best streak at 21.
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Must be my shirt.
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I think Leslie Frazier should be the front runner for every NFL job that has and does become open. He has built a fantastic defense in Buffalo and deserves another shot at LEADING a team.
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FYI - The Postal Service is delivering one shipment of 4 COVID tests per residential address. You enter your name, address and email at to request a shipment. It is live now, no cost
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. @vikings word of the week is "Excellent". TE's, RB's, OLine and the UNSELFISH play of the WR Corps, blocking downfield. The "Big Plays" are coming. Winning is so much better than the alternative. #skol
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Congrats to GM Rick Spielman and his crew for an excellent draft. The Vikings threw a fishing net over a whole bunch of needs with a bunch of picks and some smart trading. The coaching staff will be excited to coach this good young group of football players. #skol #NFLDraft2020
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Gave $5000 to the Minneapolis Fire Department Operation Warm. They give out winter coats to kids. Great stuff
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. @Vikings Defense was fast and rugged, 2 interceptions and held the Atlanta Falcons to 2 of 8 on 3rd down. Go #Vikes . #SKOL .
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Guy doesn’t look so happy to take a selfie with me. But that’s ok. We go way back.
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Now finish it and take the division title Vikes.
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I tweeted a few names for some NFL head coaching jobs that I have heard a bit of a buzz on. But if anyone gives a crap about my thoughts for the Vikings head coaching job well here it is: I think the Vikings should include OC for the Titans Todd Downing. Eden Prairie Grad.
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God Bless and may he Rest In Peace the Great Vikings Legend Mick Tingelhoff. All-Timer. A Hall of Fame center he never missed a game in his 17 year career. Tough Guy all the way. 🙏
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I am thrilled to have an opportunity to coach in the Hula Bowl today alongside two great coaches. Brian Billick and Wade Phillips. #HulaBowl #nfl
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Happy Mother’s Day to my best friend, Diane. My wife of 38 years and the mother of our two fantastic children.
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Not such a great day for the Vikings but I was thrilled to attend the induction of Kevin Williams into the Vikings Ring of Honor and catch up with some of my old teammates like #86 Jake Reed.
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@Vikings explosive run game in 2019 @dalvincook @KirkCousins8 @KyleRudolph82 reasons why @Vikes_Fanbase should be excited for 2019 to begin.
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Michael Bennett was one of the best RBs at running screens I have been around.
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Mike Tice's first regular season win as the permanent Viking head coach. Michael Bennet did have talent. @miketice86 @Nate_Tice
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Now there are two McDaniels that are head coaches in the NFL congrats congrats to both of them. But No Leftwich’s or Bieniemy’s or Demeco Ryans’. All are great coaches and leaders of men.
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What a great thrill to catch up with my old teammate Robert Smith #26 . What a beast. Loved blocking for this guy.
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Talking about @IfeadiOdenigbo and that disruptive @Vikings Dline with coach Andre Patterson today on Odds and Ends.
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Wow the poor tackling by the Vikings defense. Too much grabbing.
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Just saying. Why doesn’t every NFL Alumni have a Vote on who gets in the Hall of Fame. Why is it decided by the media.
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The Purple will regroup and beat the Lions. All will be better. ENJOY the SEASON. 9-4 is NICE. Lots of football left to play. 👍
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Happy Independence Day. The Fourth of July marks “Americas Birthday” a US holiday in recognition of when the Declaration of a Independence was adopted in 1776. Everyone be nice today and say hello to someone you don’t know.
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I am joining the very long list of Vikings fans who are saddened by the passing of the great Bud Grant. A legend to all of us who bleed PURPLE. RIP Coach.
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. @Vikings had a very tough offensive pass interference call made against @dalvincook that cost them a touchdown to @StefanDiggs Not sure it should have been called. It was a zone defense and no defensive player was picked.
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RIP Dan Reeves an NFL Legend as a player and coach. We have lost two great ones in the last week and should reflect on what they brought to the game of football.
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What is happening with all of the offensive head coach gurus? Too many next gen stats and not enough good technique? Turnovers are still the #1 stat. Offensive lineman technique in the NFL is not very good. Wow.
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Former Vikes RB Moe Williams looks like he can still play. Moe and I at the HOF in Canton coaching up some RB’s and Oline. Great stuff.
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The Bills offensive line did a nice job with blitz and stunt pickup early in Sundays game and allowed QB Josh Allen throws to WR Stefan Diggs which got him into the flow. Diggs had 6 catches for 115 yards. OC Brian Daboll and his staff are off to a great start averaging 30.8 ppg.
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The NFL is NOT about EPA it is about athletes dominating athletes. Football is a game of matchups. Players vs Players. Coaches vs Coaches. Passion and Intensity vs Passion and Intensity. At this point of the season (Week 10) it is about who needs the game the MOST.
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Man did I just get excited when I found out Andre Patterson the DLine coach of the Minnesota Vikings will be my guest on the Podcast this Friday. The Sack-Man comith. #skol @DailyNorseman @Vikeologist @VikingNations @vikingterritory @VikingsPR
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. @Vikings 2nd Ranked run game will continue to give TE's @KyleRudolph82 & Irv Smith Jr a chance to shine. The offensive line was aggressive, finished and enjoyed going to work. WR play was unselfish and blocked downfield all day. #Skol . Word of the Day "EXCELLENT"
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I did not think we could do it but Diane and I tackled this driveway of 10” snow in 2 and a half hours. My freaking “everything” hurts.
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Me and my Anniversary girl in Pleasanton, CA. 37 years and counting. ❤️☘️
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It is a very sad day for NFL fans, especially fans who love the history of the league like I do. Franco Harris my teammate with the Seahawks in 1984 passed away. He was a very gracious man and treated fans like real people. Rest in Peace Franco. God Bless You.
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NFL Week 15 first pick of 5 selections. Buffalo Bills 48 Denver Broncos 19. I think we covered the -6.
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Awesome to see that Byron Leftwich is being mentioned as one of the interview candidates for the Jaguar’s head coaching position. 9000+ of Byron’s 10,000+ passing yards came as the Jags QB. WTF. Makes too much sense. BTW he is OC for the Bucs. Nice. #jags #Bucs #nfl #nfl alumni
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Derby Day in Louisville.
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Me and Danny Boy Barreiro tomorrow am. Vikings going to a “tough guy town” and I like their chances.
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Street fight in Chicago!
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Leaving Minneapolis after a great weekend with old friends. Ironically my daughter had a chip in her bag yesterday that was shaped like the state of Minnesota with a Pine Tree on it. Cool.
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Winning is much better. Skol.
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How about those Vikings! Second in the turnover differential at +8. The only team with a better number is Philadelphia at +13. Great job by the players and coaches. This is BIG. Keep it up Purple.
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Man we were young. Me, Bobby Flay and friends. Circa 2003.
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Justin Jefferson. Great pick for the Vikings.
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Not right that Josh Allen doesn’t get a shot at it. Bad rule for the playoffs.
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. @Vikings tightend @KyleRudolph82 showed his versatility against the @TheFalcoholic @AtlantaFalcons defense. He blocked well at the POA and executed a well designed TE screen. OC Kevin Stefanski is off to a great start. #skol
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The Browns TEs and Oline are on the same page, watch the trust that #77 RG Wyatt Teller has that #81 TE Austin Hooper will get the DE. Watch the trust #88 Rookie TE Harrison Bryant has in pulling guard #77 RG Wyatt Teller. This is like singer Montell Jordan says "how we do it".
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Very sad news about the passing of Doug Sutherland. My former Seattle Seahawks teammate my rookie year in 1981, Doug was a GREAT Viking. Rest In Peace big fella.
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Happy Thanksgiving.🦃 I like the #6 horse in 8th race at Fairgrounds, Alms. Enjoy.
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Happy 37th Wedding Anniversary to my best friend. Diane Arlen Connelly. Man am I a lucky dude.
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How about that Tommy Doyle from Edina, MN with an add on TD reception for the Buffalo Bills.
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How about the officiating in the NFL this weekend, including the last play of tonight’s Washington/New York game. Awesome. Huh. Yeah right.
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I really enjoyed working with the coaches, players and support staff at the Hula Bowl last week in Orlando, FL at UCF. We won the game too!
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Great job by Rick Spielman and his gang. They did a masterful job today. Muy Bien boys. I am really excited for the next two rounds.
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. @OddsNEndsPod tomorrow with “my man” @DanBarreiroKFAN 9:30am Twin Cities time. Get the hell up and listen in. Lots of great stories including how we signed Antoine Winfield Sr to a @Vikings free agent contract in 2005. #Vikings #SkolVikings @bobsansevere
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I am very excited and proud of my son Nate and his new bride Lauren. They got married tonight at The Doyle in Las Vegas. Awesome wedding and a great group of family and friends who came to support them. Lauren looked beautiful and mama Tice looked pretty damn good too.
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I am not going to pile on the officiating of the Vikings/Colts game but “REALLY”!
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I am sure that RB Alexander Mattison would love to have this 4th an inches read back. Looks like he should have bounced it to the SS who is blocked by TE Kyle Rudolph. Mattison had a great game after the injury to Cook. 112 yds rushing and 136 yds total yds. A game of inches.
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What a beautiful country we live in.
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Nice. Right?
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Congrats to my brother in law Defensive line coach of the @GopherFootball @CoachPanagos on the gigantic win over Penn State. The Gophers are relevant and so are the @Vikings Live it up Twin Cities. Lots of great stuff happening. “Football is King”.
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Are my Vikings mailing it in? WTF.
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The Browns offensive line, WR's and FB getting after the Cowboys in the run game. Offensive Line coach Bill Callahan is a master. His guys play hard and it is contagious.
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At the Kansas-BYU game and had the honor of meeting the legend Coach Bill Snyder. Great stuff
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Hiring a special teams coach is the logical choice because he deals with the most players on the team.
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. @OddsNEndsPod tomorrow with @Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer. We talk defense, offense and the upcoming game vs. @Chiefs @Vikeologist Don't miss this interview. #Skol
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Fortunate to have great friends from Mankato sharing their 50 yard line suite with me. Skol. Oh and run the ball on 3rd down. LOL.
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Thanks to all the people that helped us raise over $100,000 for some great charities.
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. @Vikings just did what good teams do. Start slow and come back and win on an off day. Kinda Russell Wilson-ish. #skol @Vikeologist @VikingNations Enjoy it.
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Good stuff although I did NOT agree with the Aaron Rodgers ranking.
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NEW POD! Knower of football things @Nate_Tice joins the show and we took turns drafting QBs for the next five years. Who would be your top 5? We went: 1. Patrick 2. Russell 3. ???? Subscribe + review here:
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Thanks to Andy Reid for the opportunity to see the Chiefs practice today. It was great to catch up with my guys OL coach Andy Heck and ST coach Dave Toub. Great day for an old coach.
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May God rest your soul Sid Hartman. A true legend in Minneapolis Media.
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How ‘bout dem Bills. 👏
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Tom Brady said what I posted to Twitter on 9/19/22. There is a lot of bad football being played. Unfortunately, being great on a computer and knowing all of the stats and percentages doesn’t make you a good “technique” coach. As a player you have to accept coaching too.
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Rock Chalk.
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I hear a lot of late buzz on QB Desmond Ridder from Cinncy. I know @Nate_Tice has been talking about him for a year. Listen on the Athletic Football Show with @robertmays
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The Mike Tice Foundation Silent Auction is available for bidding now. More items will be added and the close of the auction will be Sunday, July 10 at 7:45pm.
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Great sky last night from my back deck. My favorite time of the year, fall and football. Mmmm.
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How ‘bout dem Twins”. Woo Hoo!!
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Hall of Fame jockey and winner of a record 26 Breeders' Cup races @mikeesmith10 joined our #BreedersCup preview pod on Tuesday to discuss Omaha Beach - The 3-year-old Colt he’s riding in the Big Ass Fans Dirt Mike. Full episode out now!
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